Portugal is a country that is a popular tourist destination, and the government works very hard to make sure that it is a safe place to visit. And while the country is generally very safe, and has a have relatively low rate of violent crime, petty crime has been on the rise, and typically tourists are at the greatest risk. Because of this, as with visiting unfamiliar towns and cities, some neighborhoods merit extra caution, and visitors should be careful when on the move. Ëvora is a very friendly town overall, and women should feel safe while visiting, even if they are alone.

The most common types of crimes are pickpockets at train stations, on buses and even at the airports. Use caution when heading out at night in the narrow streets of Ëvora’s historic district. Pickpockets are generally the biggest threat to tourists in the town. So be on guard, and don’t flash large sums of money, and watch your possessions at all times when you’re on the go.

If you’re using a rental car make sure to lock the doors while visiting tourist attractions such as museums, monuments, restaurants, hotels, beaches, trains, train stations and airports. Photocopies of travel documents and credit cards should be kept separate from the originals and key telephone numbers maintained to contact banks if credit cards are stolen or lost.